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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNK - US17243V1026 - Common Stock

22.86 USD
+0.16 (+0.7%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
22.86 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CNK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CNK was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CNK was profitable.
In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CNK reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years CNK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CNK (3.46%) is better than 76.25% of its industry peers.
CNK's Return On Equity of 40.04% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNK outperforms 83.75% of its industry peers.
CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.91%. This is below the industry average of 8.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.98%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (5.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.87%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
CNK has a Operating Margin of 11.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CNK (63.95%) is better than 71.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CNK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CNK's Altman-Z score of 1.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.13, CNK is doing worse than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC9.84%
CNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CNK has a worse Current ratio (0.76) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CNK (0.72) is worse than 66.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
CNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CNK shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.52%.
CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.49% yearly.
CNK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.70%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.71% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CNK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.45.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say CNK is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.78 indicates a reasonable valuation of CNK.
92.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. CNK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.45
Fwd PE 10.78
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.64
EV/EBITDA 7.44
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.44
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of CNK has falen by -20.07%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.00. CNK pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CNK is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%

5.2 History

CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CNK Yearly Dividends per shareCNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
CNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.86 0 (0%)

22.86

+0.16 (+0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners113.14%
Inst Owner Change-8.43%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap2.69B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target34.13 (49.3%)
Short Float %13.45%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)-2.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.45
Fwd PE 10.78
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 9.64
P/OCF 6.04
P/B 7
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.44
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY9.28%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY10.37%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY16.56%
SpS26.84
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-9.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.44
Graham Number10.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 20.77%
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
FCFM 8.83%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.47
Cap/Depr 83.52%
Cap/Sales 5.27%
Interest Coverage 2.54
Cash Conversion 78.54%
Profit Quality 181.43%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.3
F-Score4
WACC9.84%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year69.36%
EBIT Next 3Y27.23%
EBIT Next 5Y15.94%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.


What is the valuation status for CNK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 15.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.